2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 594 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 599 | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 599 | 500 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 608 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 22 L |